What will I learn?
Work placements, visits to industry events such as the LAMMA Show and demonstration days plus trips to machinery manufacturers and dealers will give you a real insight into the industry, supported by our specialist staff and state-of-the-art facilities. We’ll also work with you to improve your Maths and English skills if necessary.
Topics covered
- Maintenance and operation of farm machinery
- Workshop practice and skills development
- Welding
- Machinery operation
- Tools and equipment
- Health & Safety in an engineering environment.
Entry requirements?
Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or Maths OR a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What can I study next?
- Level 3 courses including T Levels
- Level 2/Level 3 Apprenticeship
Careers
- Assistant technician working with ground care machinery such as mowers or cultivators, fixed plant such as grain driers, vegetable handling and packing, large machinery such as tractors and combines
- Fabrication and construction
Discover where your course could take you with work experience from employers like:
- RAD Engineering
- D&J Hayward Growers
- Haynes Agricultural Ltd
- Manor Farm – Hampshire County Council
Optional additional qualifications
- NPTC Tractor Driving
- NPTC Forklift
- NPTC All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- NPTC Rough Terrain Vehicles (RTVs)
